Orphan, the new film by acclaimed Hungarian film director László Nemes, will open the Haifa International Film Festival. Orphan held its world premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival and is Hungary’s selection for Best International Feature at the 98th Academy Awards. The 41st edition of the Haifa International Film Festival will take place from October 5 – 14, 2025. The Haifa International Film Festival takes place with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Sports – Israeli Film Council, the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Regional Cooperation, and the Haifa Municipality. The full program and ticket information will be available on the Haifa Film Festival website: https://www.haifaff.co.il/eng.